Meet on the left hand side of
Selwyn Street as one turns off Moorhouse Avenue.
2pm. Free

Burwood Anglican
Cemetery
Tues 17 October

Meet at All Saints Anglican
Church, 305 New Brighton Road, for a sausage sizzle organised by the church, and then the
tour.
6pm for sausage sizzle, tour starts 6.30pm
Free, but payment required for sausage sizzle.

Visit each of the historic
pubs in Lyttelton: The Mitre (1849), Royal, Lyttelton and British etc. Spend half an hour
in each to soak up the atmosphere and listen to some stories. (Open only to people old
enough to enter licensed premises).

The stone castle-like
Lyttelton Timeball Station was built in 1876 by William Brassington to a design by Thomas
Cane. This rare Victorian Timeball Station is the only one in New Zealand, and one of the
few left in the world. Experience stunning port views and hear about the history,
functions and mechanisms of the building. The Timeball will operate at 1pm daily.

The Unanimity Masonic Lodge
(Lyttelton) was founded on Oct 27 1851. The main building was designed by B W Mountfort in
1863, and the refectory was designed by C W Mountfort. Lodge members will be on duty to
explain the buildings rich history.

Guided tours of the huge
underground military headquarters built during World War Two as a nerve centre for South
Island defence operations. Places are limited so book now. Parking on Cashmere Hills Road,
access sign posted through the grounds of Princess Margaret Hospital

Visit the historic stables and
the Deans Family Museum to see the operable pieces working, such as the 1863 water
turbine. Talk on the history of the Deans family and rural Canterbury, plus a guided tour
around the 8 acre garden. Visit the Craft shop or lunch in the restaurant

See over 100 vehicles from
horse and buggy to classic cars. Enter Yaldhurst School built in 1876, also view Dudley
House built in the same year. Printing demonstration daily, 10am to 2pm. Penny arcade
open.

Museum, first turn right past
Yaldhurst Hotel.
Adults $7, children $3. Discount available to groups of 10 or more.
Tel: 342-7914

Enjoy a tour of the
Shepherds Cottage built in 1846. See the Chateau (a replica of the 1860 homestead),
the working water wheel and learn about the history of the Orton Bradley family. Picnic
areas and walkways open.

Orton Bradley Park at
Charteris Bay
30 minutes drive from Christchurch on the main road to Diamond Harbour.
8am-4pm
Adults $2 Children $1
Tel: 329-4730 or 025 242-9300 for tours

A chance to explore this
ornate French Renaissance-style theatre, designed by Alfred and Sydney Luttrell, and
opened in 1908. Friends of the Theatre will take guided tours from top to bottom
for a look behind the scenes. Tea and coffee available.

This historic commercial
building (one of the few left in South Christchurch) will be open to allow visitors to see
both its past, as well as its current use as the home of Canterbury Childrens
theatre.

A rare colonial survivor,
Chokebore remains not only as a significant part of our architectural heritage, but it
also tells the story of our local long-standing interest and passion in horse racing. It
has recently undergone initial restoration work in a staged conservation programme.

Styx River Bus Tour: A
Look at the Past and a Vision for the Future
Sun 15 October

Journeying from the source of
the Styx River to where it enters the sea. At various points en-route there will be the
opportunity for short guided walks accompanied by experts who will expand on various
aspects and answer questions. Fact Sheets, itinerary, plus afternoon tea provided.

Guided tours of New
Zealands most well-known Gothic Revival Church and Christchurchs most familiar
landmark. The Cathedral was designed by noted English architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott,
with the spire designed by B. W. Mountfort.

Bring your torch and sense of
adventure to discover the inside story on the Arts Centre. To be one of the few to get the
chance to visit areas of the Arts Centre that are normally closed off, you must make a
booking.